Medical Mysteries gives readers the inside story of the medical profession’s weirdest mysteries, and provides the scientific opinions of the experts. The narrative examines cases that have baffled the scientific community. These mysteries will satisfy every kid’s natural delight in all things gross and grizzly; the vividly descriptive text, cool photographs, and descriptive diagrams will capture the attention of every reader. Medical Mysteries is a fascinating combination of clinical facts and investigative research.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Medical mysteries continue to perplex modern science, yet great strides are being made in the identification and treatment of some. In this book you will read about conditions in five areas of medicine and the dedicated individuals who have persevered when so many of those afflicted had given up hope that help could be found. Doctors continue to do battle as painstaking research is conducted on the courageous few who suffer from puzzling diseases.